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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Maldives can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Maldives vs United Arab Emirates: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7
40

countries both Maldives and United Arab Emirates can enter visa-free together

Maldives + United Arab Emirates: passport compatibility

42%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Maldives and United Arab Emirates travel together — by entry type:

40 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
8 both need a visa
114 access differs

Where Maldives and United Arab Emirates can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Maldives → United Arab Emirates

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Maldives → United Arab Emirates rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to United Arab Emirates
3passports saw United Arab Emirates tighten its rules
2rule changes for the Maldives passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United Arab Emirates: good to know

Abu Dhabi

Capital

UAE Dirham (AED)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+971

Calling code

C, D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Maldives goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United Arab Emirates

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Citizens of Maldives can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Maldives citizens stay in United Arab Emirates without a visa?
Maldives passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, United Arab Emirates #1.
Where can Maldives and United Arab Emirates citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 40 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Arab Emirates?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Maldives and United Arab Emirates?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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